Editor
Reports to:
Vice President of Member Engagement
Tenure:
Two years. May be reappointed to this position for an additional term.
Function:
The Editor is responsible for ensuring all American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) copy is grammatically correct, stylistically pleasing, and unified in the college's “voice.” The time commitment is expected to be five hours weekly. Working with the Vice President of Member Engagement and other roles within the College, the Editor will participate in creating and proof-editing member communications and provide input to the Executive Committee on policy and procedure needs.
Principal Activities:
- Proof-edit all copies originating via the ACPA, including, but not limited to, the ACPA Update (monthly newsletter), promotional material, social media posts, surveys, policies, and exams.
- Create press releases for external distribution and announcement/informational e-mails to ACPA members and other contacts.
- Routinely review the ACPA website and collaborate with ACPA’s webmaster and management company to ensure accurate, timely, and visually appealing content with user-friendly formatting.
- Participate in website optimization efforts.
- Participation in other activities and initiatives as requested by ACPA leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in English, creative writing, linguistics, English education, rhetoric, literature, language composition, or journalism.
- Medical professional experience (MD/DO preferred but not required).
- Familiarity with creating professional e-mail communications, press releases, and social media posts.
- Enjoys close collaboration with others.
- Well-versed in and/or comfortable with providing constructive direction and offering alternative text.
- ACPA membership while serving in the role.
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